Area Code Atlas

FCC authorizes American Samoa's entry into the NANP

The Federal Communications Commission authorized American Samoa's entry into the North American Numbering Plan on December 24, 2002, paving the way for the assignment of a new area code for the territory.

FCC authorizes American Samoa to join NANP

The Federal Communications Commission authorized American Samoa to join the North American Numbering Plan on December 24, 2002, transitioning from its previous ITU country code 684 to an NANP area code.

Area code 684 assigned to American Samoa

Area code 684 was assigned to American Samoa on January 24, 2003, following FCC authorization for the territory to join the North American Numbering Plan.

Introduction of NPA 684 (American Samoa)

Area code 684 activated with permissive dialing

Area code 684 was installed and activated on October 2, 2004, beginning a six-month permissive dialing period during which central office codes became available for order in American Samoa.